Fall for Wildwood in a whole new way!
Rediscover your spirit of wonder and exploration while you bond as a family and create lasting memories.
Wildwood’s Family Retreats let you escape togetherfor a laid-back, tech-free weekend in the great outdoors. We even provide a box to “lock up” your phones! Find time to unwind and reconnect without pressure to do anything but enjoy each other!
Our cabins provide the comforts of home with 150 acres of forests, fields and lake to explore.
Your reservation includes access to our full outdoor property for self-guided hiking and fishing.
Walk through our south gate and find yourself on the public banks of beautiful Lake La Cygne, a midwest top 10 bass fishing destination.
$249 for a two-night minimum stay, additional nights $100
Step out the back door and you’re at the lake!
This lovely three bedroom, two bath cabin features a queen-size bed in one room and a twin in the other. (Disco Bed bunks can be set up in the third bedroom upon request to accommodate 5 guests.) A living room/dining room/kitchen space rounds out this lovely place to view the sunset over the lake and watch for deer, otters, and raccoons along the shore!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available in the cabins?
Cabins are heated and air conditioned with furnishings new in 2023.
They have residential-style bathrooms with hot water, electric lights and lamps and outlets, fans and tile, wood or laminate flooring. Both cabins have dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators and stoves. Both have outdoor decks with seating. Original artwork by Susan Hanson (La Montage Gallery, Royce Myers Art Ltd.) enlivens both spaces and is available for sale.
What's provided, and what do I need to bring? Bedding, towels, and basic cookware and utensils/dishes are provided. Please bring your own food and drink. Will other people be on site? Wildwood staff and their families reside onsite year-round, and other groups may be present on the property during your visit. Use of outdoor spaces, the lake, and trails will be shared with other guests. A campfire circle near your cabin will be reserved for your family only during your stay.
Complete the form below to request your preferred arrival and departure dates. Our staff will provide a guest contract and user guide upon confirmation of reservation. At this time, we are confirming reservation requests for 2024 only. Dates in 2025 will be confirmed beginning Nov. 1.
The Fine Print
Reservations must be paid in full at the time of confirmation. A refund minus a $25 processing fee will be provided for cancellations made in writing to reservations@wildwoodctr.org at least a month in advance. There are no refunds for cancellations or no shows with less than 1 month written notice. All reservations are rain or shine. In the unlikely event Wildwood must cancel your registration for unsafe weather conditions or facility failure, a refund of unused nights will be provided.
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